ZIMBABWE still lags behind most African countries in upholding democratic principles, while neighbouring Botswana was seen as a shining beacon of democracy, the Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI) survey has shown.

THE Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI) has revealed that seven out of the country’s 10 provinces were in favour of devolution of power with 55% of Zanu PF supporters saying they wanted a devolved governance system as opposed to a unitary state. (more…)